2008 Renault Modus vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2008 Renault Modus and 2008 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (222 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2008 Renault Modus. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Modus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1067 kg more than 2008 Renault Modus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Renault Modus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (501 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Modus. (140 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Modus. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2008 Renault Modus has manual transmission. 2008 Renault Modus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Renault Modus | 2008 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Modus | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 2312 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 100 L |
